For several decades, thermoelectric advancements have largely relied on the reduction of
lattice thermal conductivity (κL). According to the Boltzmann transport theory of phonons, κL …

The present study describes the linear and nonlinear optical and electronic properties of Te
(1-x)(GeSe 0.5) Sc x (x= 0, 0.05, 0.1, 0.15) thin films prepared by thermal evaporation …

This study reports the linear and nonlinear optical and electronic properties of as-prepared
and annealed∼ 240 nm thick Ge 20 Te 80 films. The optical properties were studied based …

Abstract The Monte Carlo method has found prolific use in the solution of the Boltzmann
transport equation for phonons for the prediction of nonequilibrium heat conduction in …

We present a rigorous analysis of the thermal conductivity of bulk silicon (Si) and Si
nanowires (Si NWs) which takes into account the exact physical nature of the various …

The temperature dependence of the Stokes first-order optical phonon frequency has been
measured for individual silicon nanowires with diameters between 33 to 180 nm in the …

This work reports the structural, thermal, optical and electrical properties of PEMA, PVC and
their polyblends. These properties are investigated by FTIR, TGA, UV/Vis and broadband …

Calcium doped barium titanate samples, Ba 1-x Ca x TiO 3 (x= 0.00, 0.01, 0.05, 0.10, 0.15,
0.20) were prepared by sol-gel process followed by preheating in the microwave before …

This review provides theoretical understanding of the role of the surface and interface in the
thermal conductivity of solids. An attempt is made to collect the various methods used in the …

Optical characterization of amorphous thin films of Ge 20 Sn 10 Se 70− x Sb x (x= 0, 3, 6, 9,
12, 15) has been carried out. Thin films were deposited onto pre cleaned glass substrates …